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Lolo Community Council adds county growth-policy update to regular agenda
Summary
The council voted to add Missoula County planning department briefings on the growth policy and a potential Lolo Regional Plan update as a standing agenda item to ensure community review and input.
The Lolo Community Council voted on June 10 to add a standing agenda item for Missoula County planning department updates on the county growth policy and the Lolo Regional Land Use Plan.
Karen Hughes of the county planning staff had proposed that the council review sections of the existing growth policy and offer local input as Missoula County works on its update. A council motion to add the planning-department briefings to the council’s standing agenda passed by voice vote.
Council members who spoke urged a measured approach. One member noted the Lolo Regional Plan is “grossly outdated” and recommended sectional reviews with mailings to affected neighborhoods so residents can participate when their area is discussed. The motion directs staff and council liaison work to facilitate repeated public outreach and regular updates at future council meetings.
Why it matters: The council will now receive regular briefings and will coordinate local input as the county updates its growth policy and considers incorporating updates to the regional plan, a process that could inform future land-use and zoning choices for Lolo.
